ENERGY: Commissioner Piebalgs welcomes
Ukrainian deliveries of gas from their own reserves to Bulgaria and Moldova

Energy Commissioner, Andris
Piebalgs, has welcomed the announcement of the Ukrainian government, who have
indicated that gas is going to be delivered from Ukrainian reserves to Moldova
and Bulgaria to alleviate the economic and humanitarian situation in these two
countries due to the gas crisis.

"In the current situation, the most important thing is to find concrete
solutions for the people who are suffering most. The population of Moldova and
Bulgaria are among the most affected by this serious gas crisis, and I welcome
the deliveries of Ukrainian gas as a positive contribution to help Moldavian and
Bulgarian citizens to cope with the current dramatic situation. We continue to
work hard in order to achieve the restoration of full supplies to all affected
countries", said Commissioner Piebalgs.